Charlie Crist dismissed the idea of debating former state Sen. Nan Rich in a Democratic primary for governor. Here’s part of the transcript from a press gaggle at a Crist fundraiser at Greenspoon Marder law firm in Fort Lauderdale today: South Florida Sun-Sentinel http://tinyurl.com/mo6bfka

In Spanish-language State of the Union response, Miami congresswoman will tout GOP as party of opportunity

One of Miami's own will deliver a Republican response Tuesday toPresident Obama's State of the Union -- in Spanish. Miami Herald http://tinyurl.com/n622n4g

Tampa Bay contractors, government agencies look at what President Barack Obama's minimum wage executive order will mean

On Tuesday, prior to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech, contractors and government agencies were both trying to figure out who would be affected by his proposed $10.10 minimum wage for federal contractors. Tampa Bay Timeshttp://tinyurl.com/mso7hxa